Kirtland, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87417
San Juan County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,910
- 224/sq mi High-density area
- $75,215
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kirtland pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 224
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87417 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87417 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirtland, San Juan County, New Mexico, home to 6,910 residents across 30.8 square miles, a density of 224 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87417 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,215 (27% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,911. Unemployment is 15.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $179,700 (16% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 74.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Juan County, so 87417 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirtland, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87417.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87417, Kirtland, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,910
Population
30.8
Area (sq mi)
224
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87417?
35.0
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,215
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$22,911
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87417 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Kirtland, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,215 Top 24% higher than 76% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,939housing units
1,939
Total Housing Units
1,662
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
3.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.8%
YoY Change (2022)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87417 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.3% | 146 |
| 2019 | -5.5% | 138 |
| 2020 | +12.5% | 155 |
| 2021 | +3.8% | 161 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 180 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 87417, employing approximately 713 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,678,000.
78
Businesses
713
Employees
$22.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 23.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87417 vs 87416 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 5,454 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87417, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,910 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87417 in?
ZIP code 87417 (Kirtland) is located in San Juan County, New Mexico. San Juan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87417?
ZIP code 87417 in Kirtland, NM has a population of 6,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87417?
The median household income in ZIP 87417 is $75,215, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87417?
The median home value in ZIP 87417 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87417 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87417?
ZIP code 87417 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87417 are: Retail trade (18), Finance and insurance (11), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87417?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87417 increased by 11.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87417?
In ZIP code 87417, 41.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87417?
In ZIP code 87417, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87417 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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